At Fleet Feet Chicago, we believe that running changes everything. For over 25 years, we have curated and created products, programs, and experiences that inspire and empower runners in the Chicagoland area. We believe it’s a privilege to serve and remain committed to delivering unmatched service and support when outfitting customers with the gear they need to be successful in their active endeavors. 

We like to keep things high-spirited, fast-paced, and fun. We don’t mind wearing more than a few hats and stepping in to help out wherever is needed. Our team is a group of knowledgeable and hardworking individuals who work, sweat and live passionately. We run together to solve a problem, reach a goal, get inspired, and champion our brand each day. We are in full pursuit to find passionate people to join us on our quest and bring our core values to life. Joining Fleet Feet Chicago is joining a team and a community that ignites and promotes running and fitness. We pride ourselves in putting people first and know that what we do each day does not happen anywhere else, for staff or customers. We truly believe that running changes everything.

This position is responsible for driving customers into retail locations and contributing to overall brand awareness through outreach via high school platforms, race partnerships, medical marketing, events, and Fleet Feet Running Club.

• Develop and maintain relationships with local cross country/track coaches
• Execute spike night strategy across retail doors to drive sales within the high school market
• Develop and execute meet day expressions
• Manage existing and add new race partnerships in the marketplace
• Coordinate with local races to plan packet pickups and race day expressions
• Develop and maintain relationships with medical contacts, (doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors and other medical professionals)
• Execute medical marketing nights
• Coordinate Fleet Feet Running Club via RXM’s and store run club leads and create activation schedule for each location
• Work with Marketing Manager to execute and achieve Racing Team goals and objectives
• Take an active role in weekly team meetings and brainstorming sessions
• Support grassroots marketing and in-store events
• Know and monitor competitive specialty stores and industry trends
• Understand, fully use, and continuously and industry trends
• Support all Fleet Feet initiatives, activations and functions
• Work schedule will be based upon the demands of the business and retail stores. In a typical week, this position will work 5 days per week out of the business office. In weeks where activations arise, time will be split between the business office and on site at event(s). Work from home will be approved on an as needed basis.

• 2+ years of retail/field marketing experience preferred but not required
• Strong business acumen and retail industry knowledge
• Strong ability to influence personnel without direct authority
• Ability to think strategically about issues and opportunities to properly assess impacts
• Problem-solver who enjoys challenges and takes pride in creating the right solution
• Excellent communicator with the ability to listen and adapt
• Communicate professionally with the team, staff, vendors, and customers
• Builds and maintains trust by using good judgment
• Collaborative and customer-centric
• Willing to go above and beyond when needed
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must lead an active lifestyle

Compensation/Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance provided the first month
• 401k (pre/post tax options) after 1-year anniversary 
• Paid Time Off 
• Employee/Vendor Discounts

Perks:

• High energy and fun atmosphere
• Community involvement and community service activities
• Training Program and Product Discounts
• Passionate team members

Fleet Feet franchisees operate as independent business owners. If you apply and are hired at a Franchise location, you would be an employee of that Fleet Feet franchisee and not an employee of the Fleet Feet Corporation. We have opportunities within both our franchise locations and our Fleet Feet Corporation.